Source: ‘I would be surprised’ if Man United did not try again for this major move

Sources have claimed it would be surprising if Manchester United did not try to make a move for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez happen again.

The Argentine international had been in talks with Man United several times in the past, but no deal materialized.

A recent report in The Sun even suggested that Martínez was wanted by former United manager Ruben Amorim, but the club rejected it and went for Senne Lamence instead.

Still, former Premier League scout Mick Brown seems to feel Martinez could be an option for the Red Devils again.

Emiliano Martinez could still be a hot move for Manchester United

“Martinez will definitely be a player to watch for Man United,” Brown told Football Insider.

“Lamence has done well since he came in. I think he has looked solid and reliable, but if you have a real top-class goalkeeper there you can do it.

“Martinez certainly fits the bill. I think he’s still one of the best players in the world even when he’s at the top of his game, and he’s definitely going to improve.

“So if Villa are going to let him go they would be foolish not to at least consider it. They wanted him in the summer and nothing has changed since then.

“If he’s available and the price isn’t high enough for them to pay, I’d be surprised if they don’t make a move.”

Do Manchester United still need to sign a goalkeeper?

Lamence has done pretty well since joining MUFC and looks like he has great talent for the future, but is there really a need for another keeper?

Martinez is a top performer at Villa, but he is not young and his arrival could slow Lamence’s development.

There are no easy answers in situations like this and top clubs often have to balance the need for long-term planning with the pressure to win immediately.

While Martinez may be the one who can bring immediate success, it’s also easy to imagine that Lamence could look like a better option over the longer term.